Uplifting the Voices of Princeton Day School

The Spokesman


Uplifting the Voices of Princeton Day School

The Spokesman

Uplifting the Voices of Princeton Day School

The Spokesman

The coronavirus poses very serious situations. Does that mean theres nothing worth making light of? (Photo/Volodymyr Hryshchenko/Unsplash)

Should You Make Jokes About COVID-19?

Navaneeth Rajan, Humor Writer April 30, 2020

There’s no denying that the coronavirus can be scary sometimes. As of April 21, 177,000 people have died due to the respiratory virus. That’s no laughing matter. But that doesn’t mean humor has vanished....

Workers protest for Amazon to increase the health and safety conditions of warehouses during the COVID-19 crisis. (Photo/Bryan Angelo/Unsplash)

Why You Should Not Order Nonessentials from Amazon

Kyler Zhou, Print Opinions Associate April 30, 2020

Amazon, the world’s largest retailer, is worth one trillion dollars, yet thousands of its workers live paycheck to paycheck. In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, they are being forced to work, even though...

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Do Students Prefer Synchronous or Asynchronous Classes?

Ritika Kumar, Online Arts Editor April 30, 2020

Recently, PDS switched its policy so that each class holds a “synchronous” meeting at least once a cycle. The reason for the switch is so that teachers can check in with students and so that students...

Protests against sexual assault reached a new high in 2017, when survivors around the world shared their stories with the hashtag MeToo. (Photo/Mihai Surdu/Unsplash)

Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Where Are We Now?

Eleanor Ding, Print Copy Editor April 30, 2020

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a vital time for raising awareness about sexual harassment and assault. Since its founding in 2018, the Student Leaders Against Sexual Harassment, also known as...

The Cast of The Old Man and the Old Moon (Photo/ PDS Flickr)

PDS Fringe Festival Trip: Has it Been Canceled Indefinitely?

Emma Ozdogan, Staff Writer April 23, 2020

According to several students involved with the PDS theater program, the summer of 2020 was going to be one of their best summers yet. Many members of the program were set to attend the 2020 Edinburgh...

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Are Jacobson Scholars worried about their performances being cancelled?

Nikita Bhardwaj, Print Opinions Editor April 23, 2020

The Jacobson Music Scholar program at PDS was founded to honor the teaching career of Frank Jacobson, who taught music at PDS from 1967 to 2000. Mr. Jacobson created the program in 2000 to provide a course...

Gallery Walk (Photo/ Amy Zhou)

Gallery Club Updates

Allison Liang, Print Sports Editor April 23, 2020

The outbreak of COVID-19 has been very stressful for most people, and fear and anxiety about such a contagious and deadly disease can often be overwhelming. However, at PDS, artists are continuing their...

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Zoom Banned in Schools over Security Concerns

Arshaan Sayed, Print News Associate April 21, 2020

 Around the world, COVID-19 has caused schools to shut down and move their learning online, leaving teachers scrambling to find ways to teach their students remotely. Many instructors have been relying...

Has Prom Been Canceled? (Photo/ Madeline Chia)

Prom 2020: Is it Permanently Canceled?

Hellen Jin, Staff Writer April 19, 2020

The PDS community just finished its third week of virtual school, and many of us are still trying to find new ways to connect with one another. However, what seems to be on the minds of Upperclassmen is...

Mr. Rhodes Works at his Beloved Sewing Machine (Photo/Mr. Rhodes)

Rhodes Stops School to Start Sewing

Peter Sarsfield, Humor Columnist April 18, 2020

The future Princeton Day disciplinarian, Mr. Rhodes, has converted his school to online learning in an effort to spend more time with his new passion, sewing. Despite what some experts ascertained, the...

Senior Bri Astbury and Junior Kelly Beal pose with Preb B trophy on November 1 2019. (Photo/ PDS Flickr)

Seniors Look Back on Their PDS Athletic Careers

Alex Nowakoski, Staff Writer April 17, 2020

Although seniors at PDS did not get the opportunity to finish their high school sports careers with a full Spring Season, for many, the team spirit, deep-rooted friendships, and exhilaration of playing...

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How the Coronavirus is Impacting PDS Athletes

Aaron Phogat, Online New Editor April 17, 2020

Affecting the community in more ways than imaginable, the coronavirus has now shut down the spring sports season for PDS athletes. Schools started closing, athletic training centers across New Jersey did...

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